An A-Z of what it means to be human

BACKGROUND

Ensonglopedia of the Human will be the fourth full-length Ensonglopedia, and we are intending to launch a series of webisodes alongside the live show.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The show will be enjoyed by all ages. A version for schools will be created, geared specifically towards children at Key Stages 2 and 3.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT

Ensonglopedia of the Human is currently being written, so we can only say so much! What we know for sure is that it’ll eventually have one song for each letter of the alphabet, all answering the question “What does it mean to be human?” in different ways. It’ll cover biology, sociology, neurology, evolution, technology, hair-ology (there’s probably a fancy word for that) and much more besides.

PARTNERS

The show is being peer reviewed and supported by people from organisations including:

Centre for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, King’s College London

Guy’s Hospital, London

SUNY Polytechnic, New York State

Amnesty International

Action Against Hunger

Raystede Animal Sanctuary

Association for Palliative Medicine

Alzheimer’s Research UK

TwinsUK

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo, Canada

Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço, University of Lisbon

Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust

Department of Anatomy & Human Sciences, Imperial College London

and the Universities of Reading, Loughborough, Durham, Heriot-Watt, Sussex

PERFORMANCES

The definitive show will be created during the second half of 2020, and will be ready to tour from November. Please contact us if you’re interested in finding out more.

FUNDING

The work-in-progress version of Ensonglopedia of the Human is being created with the support of Arts Council England and the Francis W Reckitt Arts Trust. We are seeking more funding and sponsorship to realise the final project.

Ensonglopedia is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, company number 11770184. Registered in England and Wales at: 27 The Lynchets, Lewes BN7 2BL.